Can Chicken Guy elect to register and own any domain names intended to be used by a Chicken Guy franchisee?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Notwithstanding this Section 15.C., Chicken Guy in its sole discretion and upon notice to Franchisee, may elect to register and own any domain name(s) or other Electronic Identifiers intended to be used by Franchisee in connection with its Franchised Restaurant.
In such case, Chicken Guy will provide Franchisee all administrative access to the Electronic Identifier(s) and Franchisee shall be
solely responsible for content development and creation, and maintenance thereof, in accordance with this Section 15. Franchisee shall reimburse Chicken Guy for all out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Chicken Guy in connection with the registration or renewal of any Electronic Identifier immediately upon Franchisee's receipt of an invoice therefor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chicken Guy Franchise Disclosure Document, Chicken Guy has the option to register and own domain names or other electronic identifiers that a franchisee intends to use for their franchised restaurant. If Chicken Guy chooses to do so, they will provide the franchisee with administrative access to these electronic identifiers.
The franchisee is then responsible for developing, creating, and maintaining the content of the website or online presence, adhering to the guidelines outlined in the franchise agreement. The franchisee must also reimburse Chicken Guy for all out-of-pocket expenses related to the registration or renewal of these electronic identifiers, upon receiving an invoice.
This arrangement allows Chicken Guy to maintain control over the brand's online presence and ensure consistency across all franchise locations. While the franchisee manages the content, Chicken Guy retains ownership and administrative control of the domain name. This setup also ensures that Chicken Guy can recover costs associated with domain registration and renewal, preventing those costs from becoming a general overhead expense.